This seat has all the pros and perks of a standard Business class seat as well as good views (weather and flight time depending).

41 D,G

There tends to be more room than usual to the side which makes bumps less likely.
The tray table is probably in the armrest which can make the seat slightly narrower and the seat pocket in front isn’t central. You have to work your feet around the legs of the chair in front due to the misalignment of the seats.

25-27 D,G

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

21-26 C,H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

1,2 A,K

This seat has all the pros and perks of a standard First class seat as well as good views (weather and flight time depending).

46 C,D,G,H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
Close to exit in case of emergency!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.
Depending on the distance to the exit it could be chilly.
Noise and smell from the galley can be unpleasant!

30 A,K

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
No-one reclining in front of you and sometimes you get a lot of extra legroom. Possibly amongst the first to be served food/drinks.
Close to the loo in case of urgency!
The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.
You may have more knee room but might not be able to stretch your legs depending on cut-outs and the seat may be marginally narrower if the tray table is inside the armrest. Hand baggage must be stored in lockers during take-off and landing. These seats are often given to families with young children.
Noise and smell from the toilet can be unpleasant!

43-46 A,K

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
You have to climb over other passengers to get to the toilet. The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.

27 H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
Close to exit in case of emergency! Having more space behind means your seat is less likely to be kicked or bumped.
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.
Almost certainly limited recline due to emergency exit behind although sometimes this is only applicable to window seats. Closeness to the exit could make it chilly.
Noise and smell from the galley can be unpleasant!

27 A

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
Close to exit in case of emergency! Having more space behind means your seat is less likely to be kicked or bumped.
You have to climb over other passengers to get to the toilet. The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.
Almost certainly limited recline due to emergency exit behind although sometimes this is only applicable to window seats. Closeness to the exit could make it chilly.
Noise and smell from the galley can be unpleasant!

27 K

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
Close to exit in case of emergency! Having more space behind means your seat is less likely to be kicked or bumped.
You have to climb over other passengers to get to the toilet. The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.
Almost certainly limited recline due to emergency exit behind although sometimes this is only applicable to window seats. Closeness to the exit could make it chilly.
Noise and smell from the galley can be unpleasant!

43-45 C,H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

30 C,H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
No-one reclining in front of you and sometimes you get a lot of extra legroom. Possibly amongst the first to be served food/drinks.
Close to the loo in case of urgency!
You might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.
You may have more knee room but might not be able to stretch your legs depending on cut-outs and the seat may be marginally narrower if the tray table is inside the armrest. Hand baggage must be stored in lockers during take-off and landing. These seats are often given to families with young children.
Noise and smell from the toilet can be unpleasant!

1,2 D,G

This seat has all the pros and perks of a standard First class seat and it is easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo.
You might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

46 E

No view but then no bumps from trolleys and no-one climbing past you to get in and out.
Close to exit in case of emergency!
You have to climb over the adjacent passengers to get to the toilet. If sandwiched between two large people you might feel squashed!
Depending on the distance to the exit it could be chilly.
Noise and smell from the galley can be unpleasant!

41 E

No view but then no bumps from trolleys and no-one climbing past you to get in and out.
You have to climb over the adjacent passengers to get to the toilet. If sandwiched between two large people you might feel squashed!

30-40 E,F

No view but then no bumps from trolleys and no-one climbing past you to get in and out.
You have to climb over the adjacent passengers to get to the toilet. If sandwiched between two large people you might feel squashed!

31-42 C,H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

1,2 A,K

This seat has all the pros and perks of a standard First class seat as well as good views (weather and flight time depending).

20 C,D,G,H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
No-one reclining in front of you and sometimes you get a lot of extra legroom. Possibly amongst the first to be served food/drinks.
You might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.
You may have more knee room but might not be able to stretch your legs depending on cut-outs and the seat may be marginally narrower if the tray table is inside the armrest. Hand baggage must be stored in lockers during take-off and landing. These seats are often given to families with young children.

20 A,K

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
No-one reclining in front of you and sometimes you get a lot of extra legroom. Possibly amongst the first to be served food/drinks.
The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.
You may have more knee room but might not be able to stretch your legs depending on cut-outs and the seat may be marginally narrower if the tray table is inside the armrest. Hand baggage must be stored in lockers during take-off and landing. These seats are often given to families with young children.

20 A,K

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
No-one reclining in front of you and sometimes you get a lot of extra legroom. Possibly amongst the first to be served food/drinks.
The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.
You may have more knee room but might not be able to stretch your legs depending on cut-outs and the seat may be marginally narrower if the tray table is inside the armrest. Hand baggage must be stored in lockers during take-off and landing. These seats are often given to families with young children.

21-26 E,F

No view but then no bumps from trolleys and no-one climbing past you to get in and out.
You have to climb over the adjacent passengers to get to the toilet. If sandwiched between two large people you might feel squashed!

46 C,D,G,H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
Close to exit in case of emergency!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.
Depending on the distance to the exit it could be chilly.
Noise and smell from the galley can be unpleasant!

3-16 A,K

This seat has all the pros and perks of a standard Business class seat as well as good views (weather and flight time depending).

3-16 C,D,G

This seat has all the pros and perks of a standard Business class seat and it is easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo.
You might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

30 C,H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
No-one reclining in front of you and sometimes you get a lot of extra legroom. Possibly amongst the first to be served food/drinks.
Close to the loo in case of urgency!
You might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.
You may have more knee room but might not be able to stretch your legs depending on cut-outs and the seat may be marginally narrower if the tray table is inside the armrest. Hand baggage must be stored in lockers during take-off and landing. These seats are often given to families with young children.
Noise and smell from the toilet can be unpleasant!

29 D,G

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
No-one reclining in front of you and sometimes you get a lot of extra legroom. Possibly amongst the first to be served food/drinks.
Close to the loo in case of urgency!
You might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.
You may have more knee room but might not be able to stretch your legs depending on cut-outs and the seat may be marginally narrower if the tray table is inside the armrest. Hand baggage must be stored in lockers during take-off and landing. These seats are often given to families with young children.
Noise and smell from the toilet can be unpleasant!

30 E,F

No view but then no bumps from trolleys and no-one climbing past you to get in and out.
No-one reclining in front of you and sometimes you get a lot of extra legroom. Possibly amongst the first to be served food/drinks.
Close to the loo in case of urgency!
If sandwiched between two large people you might feel squashed!
You may have more knee room but might not be able to stretch your legs depending on cut-outs and the seat may be marginally narrower if the tray table is inside the armrest. Hand baggage must be stored in lockers during take-off and landing. These seats are often given to families with young children.
Noise and smell from the toilet can be unpleasant!

46 A,K

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
Close to exit in case of emergency! Having more space behind means your seat is less likely to be kicked or bumped.
You have to climb over other passengers to get to the toilet. The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.
Almost certainly limited recline due to emergency exit behind although sometimes this is only applicable to window seats. Closeness to the exit could make it chilly.
Noise and smell from the galley can be unpleasant!

42-45 D,G

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

42-45 E

No view but then no bumps from trolleys and no-one climbing past you to get in and out.
You have to climb over the adjacent passengers to get to the toilet. If sandwiched between two large people you might feel squashed!

41 D,G

There tends to be more room than usual to the side which makes bumps less likely.
The tray table is probably in the armrest which can make the seat slightly narrower and the seat pocket in front isn’t central. You have to work your feet around the legs of the chair in front due to the misalignment of the seats.

43-45 C,H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

30-40 D,G

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

43-46 A,K

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
You have to climb over other passengers to get to the toilet. The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.

20 C,D,G,H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
No-one reclining in front of you and sometimes you get a lot of extra legroom. Possibly amongst the first to be served food/drinks.
You might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.
You may have more knee room but might not be able to stretch your legs depending on cut-outs and the seat may be marginally narrower if the tray table is inside the armrest. Hand baggage must be stored in lockers during take-off and landing. These seats are often given to families with young children.

24 C,D,G,H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
No-one reclining in front of you and sometimes you get a lot of extra legroom. Possibly amongst the first to be served food/drinks.
You might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.
You may have more knee room but might not be able to stretch your legs depending on cut-outs and the seat may be marginally narrower if the tray table is inside the armrest. Hand baggage must be stored in lockers during take-off and landing. These seats are often given to families with young children.

31-42 A,K

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
You have to climb over other passengers to get to the toilet. The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.

30 A,K

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
No-one reclining in front of you and sometimes you get a lot of extra legroom. Possibly amongst the first to be served food/drinks.
Close to the loo in case of urgency!
The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.
You may have more knee room but might not be able to stretch your legs depending on cut-outs and the seat may be marginally narrower if the tray table is inside the armrest. Hand baggage must be stored in lockers during take-off and landing. These seats are often given to families with young children.
Noise and smell from the toilet can be unpleasant!

20 E

No view but then no bumps from trolleys and no-one climbing past you to get in and out.
No-one reclining in front of you and sometimes you get a lot of extra legroom. Possibly amongst the first to be served food/drinks.
If sandwiched between two large people you might feel squashed!
You may have more knee room but might not be able to stretch your legs depending on cut-outs and the seat may be marginally narrower if the tray table is inside the armrest. Hand baggage must be stored in lockers during take-off and landing. These seats are often given to families with young children.

21-26 D,G

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

29 D,G

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
No-one reclining in front of you and sometimes you get a lot of extra legroom. Possibly amongst the first to be served food/drinks.
Close to the loo in case of urgency!
You might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.
You may have more knee room but might not be able to stretch your legs depending on cut-outs and the seat may be marginally narrower if the tray table is inside the armrest. Hand baggage must be stored in lockers during take-off and landing. These seats are often given to families with young children.
Noise and smell from the toilet can be unpleasant!

21-26 C,H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

31-42 A,K

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
You have to climb over other passengers to get to the toilet. The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.

46 A,K

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
Close to exit in case of emergency! Having more space behind means your seat is less likely to be kicked or bumped.
You have to climb over other passengers to get to the toilet. The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.
Almost certainly limited recline due to emergency exit behind although sometimes this is only applicable to window seats. Closeness to the exit could make it chilly.
Noise and smell from the galley can be unpleasant!

21-26 A,K

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
You have to climb over other passengers to get to the toilet. The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.

42-45 D,G

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

21-26 A,K

Good views (weather and flight time depending). No one will be climbing past you to get in and out of their seat.
You have to climb over other passengers to get to the toilet. The curvature of the fuselage might make very tall-bodied people feel claustrophobic.

30-40 D,G

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

31-42 C,H

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.

27 C

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
Close to exit in case of emergency! Having more space behind means your seat is less likely to be kicked or bumped.
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.
Almost certainly limited recline due to emergency exit behind although sometimes this is only applicable to window seats. Closeness to the exit could make it chilly.
Noise and smell from the galley can be unpleasant!

27 G

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
Close to exit in case of emergency! Having more space behind means your seat is less likely to be kicked or bumped.
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.
Almost certainly limited recline due to emergency exit behind although sometimes this is only applicable to window seats. Closeness to the exit could make it chilly.
Noise and smell from the galley can be unpleasant!

27 D

Easy to get out of if you are in a rush to get off the plane or to go to the loo!
Close to exit in case of emergency! Having more space behind means your seat is less likely to be kicked or bumped.
The people in adjacent seats might bother you if they want to get up and down and you might find yourself knocked about by passing people or trolleys.
Almost certainly limited recline due to emergency exit behind although sometimes this is only applicable to window seats. Closeness to the exit could make it chilly.
Noise and smell from the galley can be unpleasant!

27 E,F

No view but then no bumps from trolleys.
Close to exit in case of emergency! Having more space behind means your seat is less likely to be kicked or bumped.
The person in the adjacent seat might bother you if they want to get up and down and you’ll have to climb over the person in the aisle to get in and out. If sandwiched between two large people you might feel squashed!
Almost certainly limited recline due to emergency exit behind although sometimes this is only applicable to window seats. Closeness to the exit could make it chilly.
Noise and smell from the galley can be unpleasant!

Seating Details

General

There are 29 A340-300s in the Lufthansa fleet which are used for medium and long-haul flights. This aircraft cruises at a speed of 890km/h, at a maximum altitude of 12500m and has a range of 12300km.

This plane has a maximum seating capacity of 221-266 passengers in a two or three class layout. There are five different layouts for this plane, in three different series. The one shown here is the 34P series with 8 First class, 48 Business Class and 165 Economy Class seats. The other layout for this series is 8/36/197.

In First Class and Business Class on long-distance flights, seats are equipped with laptop connections which do not even need an adapter. The entire long-haul fleet of more than 80 aircraft is to have Lufthansa FlyNet internet connection on board by spring 2007. So far, 51 of the long-haul aircraft have been equipped with FlyNet.

The Sky Phone enables you to make calls during a long-haul flight. The technology was developed especially for the Airbus A340 and Boeing B747

First class and Business class passengers can choose from a selection of 22 video channels, 23 radio channels and a collection of 50 CDs. In Economy class there is the same choice of radio channels.

New Business class have lie-flat beds on long haul flights and a 150cm pitch. They are 2m long lie-flat beds at an angle of only 9º. There are PC power ports at every seat which do not need adapters. A major proportion of the long-haul fleet is already equipped with the new Lufthansa Business Class. These aircraft are mostly in service on routes to Asia and North-America.

in rows 42-46 seat G is the wrost!!!!
There is some sort of air conditioning box in the space under the seat in front of you -so there is no room left for your feet. the seats are narrow so that if a regularly wide person sit in seat F you have to lean outbout and assume an awkward position. all in all: a tormenting flight.

Lufthansa makes flying the best it can be. This was a long flight the best it could be. Everything from service, food, drings, comfort ammenities, and my chair were total luxury. Horizontal comfort and the size of the chair were better than Air Canada, and United's First class.

Seat map key

In 2004, 2 frequent flyers from Spain launched SeatMaestro.com. After thousands of hours in the air, they soon realized that all seats are not created equal (especially in economy class). Well aware of the immense differences between airline seats, they decided to show other travelers how to best choose a seat when preparing to fly. read more...